Spice Blend Vinaigrette

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Lightly sautéing dried herbs brings out their flavor in this aromatic and delicious dressing.

Ingredients

1 teaspoon fennel seeds

1 teaspoon coriander seeds

1 teaspoon cumin seeds

1 teaspoon mustard seeds

1 teaspoon whole peppercorns

1/2 teaspoon clove

1/2 teaspoon allspice berries

1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil, divided

1 teaspoon salt

3 cloves garlic, minced

3 tablespoons red wine vinegar

2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint

Preparation

Coarsely grind or crush spices in a spice grinder, mortar and pestle or pepper grinder.

Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a small sauté pan over medium-low heat and add all the spices. Stir to bloom the flavors, about 1 minute (don’t let them burn!); remove from the heat and cool. Combine with remaining oil, vinegar and mint; blend well.